Climate Action is Not a Spectator Sport

Climate change is rewriting the rules of sport. Extreme heat, poor air quality, and more frequent weather disruptions are affecting how athletes train, compete, and recover. From cooling breaks at the World Cup to mounting concerns over heat stress in tennis and marathon events, adaptation is no longer a future challenge—it’s happening now. Athletes understand a simple truth: when you’re outmatched, there’s only one way to win, you adapt. In this session, elite athletes and climate leaders explore how preparation, teamwork, and smart investment can help people and communities thrive under pressure.

Panelists: Senator Rick Fox, 3x NBA Champion and Senator for the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Linnae Harper, formers WNBA and 6x Team USA Gold Medalist, Lucas Leiva, former pro footballer Liverpool FC, Alan Dangour, Director of Climate & Health Wellcome, Jenifer Willig, CEO & co-founder WRTHY, creators of Adapt2Win